Anghiari, Italy
Delightfully Hidden Tucked away in the mountains of northeast Tuscany is the hilltop medieval village of Anghiari. It is considered one of the " most beautiful villages in Italy " with an Orange Flag distinction by the Italian Touring Club, a " medieval treasure lying between the Arno and Tiber ". Anghiari is about 25 miles from Arezzo , near the border between Tuscany and Umbria in the Valtiberina valley. A small medieval jewel set on a hill made of stone built up over the centuries from the Tiber River at its feet. A quaint village enclosed in massive 13th century walls, preserves the ancient and original atmosphere of this stunning town. The stone houses overlooking the streets have small windows, wooden shutters and doors, sometimes damaged or broken, but still characteristic. The entrances and balconies of the houses are often decorated with flowers which color the narrow street...
